set-off in Catalan
set-off in Catalan is compensació — set-off means to begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
set-off in Catalan
compensació
(dated) That which is used to improve the appearance of anything; a decoration; an ornament.
What does "set-off" mean?
-
phrasal verb To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
"We set off at dawn to beat the traffic."
-
phrasal verb To cause something to start suddenly, especially an alarm, an explosion or a chain of events.
"The smoke from the toaster set off the fire alarm."
-
phrasal verb To make someone suddenly angry, upset or distressed, or to trigger a strong emotional or physical reaction.
"Any mention of the divorce sets him off."
-
phrasal verb To make something look better by contrast or by providing a background for it.
"The plain frame sets off the painting perfectly."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Catalan.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Catalan meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Catalan
set-off in a sentence
- We set off at dawn to beat the traffic.
- They set off on foot for the next village.
- The smoke from the toaster set off the fire alarm.
- One arrest set off three nights of unrest.
Similar words in Catalan
Common Catalan translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "set-off" in Catalan?
"set-off" in Catalan is compensació. set-off means: To begin a journey or start out towards somewhere.
How do you use "set-off" in a sentence?
Example: "We set off at dawn to beat the traffic." In Catalan, "set-off" is compensació.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.